HOW DO I GET RID OF THEM ?
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HOW DO I GET RID OF THEM ?
For the last few weeks I have been getting full screen adverts for items such as mobile phones/ mortgages etc. I noticed when logging on to the internet that the "orange.co.uk" changed to orange.co.uk/refresh.....( Or similar) After that these adverts would show up on the lower task bar with the windows internet explorer logo. In an effort to get rid of them, I changed my home page to "Yahoo" and this seemed to work for a few days but now they are back again ( Even though the home page address does not now change to refresh. My son reccommended trying the "NOD32" Anti Virus system and although this seems good, |I still get these full screen adverts. Can anyone help, please. It would be appreciated.
Thanks
Mike
Thanks
Mike
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Sounds like you've got some nasty spyware. Download this free program to get rid of it :
Spybot Search & Destroy
Spybot Search & Destroy
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Thanks for your advice. I should have mentioned that I had tried "Spybot"but that didn't solve the problem. Have you any other suggestions as to how to get rid of them?
Thanks again
Mike
Thanks again
Mike
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give that a whirl, also try the error message in google i.e certain web loads up etc, someone may have posted a method somewhere on how to get rid of it. I've had to do that a few times on machines I've looked at
give that a whirl, also try the error message in google i.e certain web loads up etc, someone may have posted a method somewhere on how to get rid of it. I've had to do that a few times on machines I've looked at
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Also did you make sure that Spybot had downloaded the latest updates ? There's been a new version released fairly recently as well.
Running Ad-Aware as an extra precaution would be a good idea too.
Running Ad-Aware as an extra precaution would be a good idea too.
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have you not considered the fact that you have clicked on something and then directly allowed them to pop up ?? I'm sure there is a back door on MSN as well ?? If they aren't spyware then you have installed something that lets them on your pc. There is a free firewall, i have forgotten the name? but if you install that, there is no way they can open up without your consent
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What operating system are you using & what security software do you currently have installed? Also what security software did you have installed when the problem occurred?
Nod32 is an excellent anti-virus program, but you probably have spyware installed, rather than an actual virus. Have you run a full Nod32 in-depth scan?
Assuming that you have a modern operating system (XP/Vista) you should try both the following anti-spyware programs to clean the problems. Uninstall any other anti-spyware programs first, especially Adaware.
Open your browser & delete all the temporary Internet files.
Go to Prevx CSI - FREE Malware Scanner & run the free scan. Report back on anything it finds.
Next go to ewido - anti-spyware and anti-malware solutions & download & install AVG anti-spyware. It is a 30 day free trial. Run a full scan.
Next run Deano's suggestion, HijackThis from:
TrendSecure | TrendMicro™ HijackThis™ Overview
DO NOTHING with the results, simply post a log or screen print here.
If you are still using IE7, dump it like a hot potato & install Firefox from here: Firefox - Rediscover the Web Firefox is a much safer browser than IE.
If you need detailed help, PM or email me.
Nod32 is an excellent anti-virus program, but you probably have spyware installed, rather than an actual virus. Have you run a full Nod32 in-depth scan?
Assuming that you have a modern operating system (XP/Vista) you should try both the following anti-spyware programs to clean the problems. Uninstall any other anti-spyware programs first, especially Adaware.
Open your browser & delete all the temporary Internet files.
Go to Prevx CSI - FREE Malware Scanner & run the free scan. Report back on anything it finds.
Next go to ewido - anti-spyware and anti-malware solutions & download & install AVG anti-spyware. It is a 30 day free trial. Run a full scan.
Next run Deano's suggestion, HijackThis from:
TrendSecure | TrendMicro™ HijackThis™ Overview
DO NOTHING with the results, simply post a log or screen print here.
If you are still using IE7, dump it like a hot potato & install Firefox from here: Firefox - Rediscover the Web Firefox is a much safer browser than IE.
If you need detailed help, PM or email me.
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Try this is you haven't already
In Windows XP, NT and 2000, proceed as follows:
* Right-click on the My Computer icon, and select Manage.
* Under "Services and applications", select "Services".
* Scroll down the list of services until you reach Messenger.
* Right-click the Messenger service and select Properties.
* Click the "stop" button.
* Change the startup option to Disabled.
That's it. You will now receive no more messenger popups.
In Windows XP, NT and 2000, proceed as follows:
* Right-click on the My Computer icon, and select Manage.
* Under "Services and applications", select "Services".
* Scroll down the list of services until you reach Messenger.
* Right-click the Messenger service and select Properties.
* Click the "stop" button.
* Change the startup option to Disabled.
That's it. You will now receive no more messenger popups.
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